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Thursday, 5 January 2012

After a lot of work we are finally moving to a new, exciting, independent website! Sign up for updates at http://theraincloset.com/ and be ready for a blog full of photos, outfits, how tos and so much more!! (:Stay tuned!!

Thursday, 17 November 2011

As we are approaching Christmas and shops windows are getting a make over, I'm starting to think about my IWL (impossible wish list). Basically everything I see these days.. My god, I hate the fact that objects can be soo pretty!! Anyway.. These are just few items I long for (I will spare you the whole list..).
And what are YOU hankering for lately?

Ecology, technology and fashion. Three words that at first glance do not seem to fit in the same sentence, yet there is someone who not only thought about it but also found a solution to make them live together in a single object. A bag. Here is the result of Chiara Catalano, a young Sicilian designer who invented the cocco-drive bags. Cocco because buttons look like the scales of a crocodile and drive because the electronic component has a key role in the product.

So here they are, colorful, cheerful, self-mocking if you like, but more than anything original and practical. Up to you to discover all the hidden features, cause there are many .. I'll just give you a little hint, the keyboard is not mainly decorative ...

Saturday, 15 October 2011

I love cupcakes, not just eating them but also MAKING them! So here's what I think is a great recipe (a mix between my own and one I found browsing - it's Martha Stewart's!).

Base:

Ingredients

225 g butter

225 g caster sugar

4 medium eggs

225 g self raising flour

1/2 tbsp of vanilla extract

Directions

Put the caster sugar, chopped up butter and vanilla into a food processor. Then add the sieved flour. Mix together for about 1 minute until all the ingredients are combines. Then add the eggs one at a time and slowly mix until soft and creamy. Cokk the cupcakes for about 20 minutes at 180°.

Frosting:

Ingredients

4 large egg whites

1 1/4 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) strawberry jam, pureed in a food processor

Directions

In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a saucepan of simmering water, combine egg whites and sugar. Cook, whisking constantly, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch (about 160 degrees).

Attach the bowl to the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the egg-white mixture on high speed until it holds stiff (but not dry) peaks. Continue beating until the mixture is fluffy and cooled, about 6 minutes.

Switch to the paddle attachment. With mixer on medium-low speed, add butter several tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition. (If frosting appears to separate after all the butter has been added, beat on medium-high speed until smooth again, 3 to 5 minutes more.) Beat in vanilla. Beat on lowest speed to eliminate any air bubbles, about 2 minutes. Stir in strawberry jam with a rubber spatula until frosting is smooth.

Perfect for weekends!! <3 Let me know if you try this recipe or if you know a better one (:

Friday, 14 October 2011

It's official. The latest outcome of the collaboration of H&M with prêt-à-porter brands will be a clothing line with Versace. After Cavalli, Jimmy Choo and Lanvin, the new capsule collection will be inspired by the Maison's iconic pieces and will be distinguished by prints and vibrant colors. And now, what you all crave to know (: The line Versace for H&M will be lauched November 17th, so get ready to queue! The collection will consist of 40 womenswear garments and 20 menswear garments plus accessories and will be distributed in 300 selected stores around the world. A pre-spring collection will also follow, starting January 19th (but will be distributed exclusively online). Scroll to the bottom of the post and check out the official video.